After moving from Palos Verdes at the start of the school year, Jaewon Jang began his work as a graphic designer for this national-ranked, award-winning publication this year. To continue his career from his previous high school, he will express his drawing and editing skills to support the Falconer. He looks forward to making the newspaper more graphically appealing and complete. Other than his role on the Falconer, he is also a member of the Bio Olympiad club and the Scripps Health medical care center volunteers, aiming to make the community a better place. Still new to TPHS, he is learning about many things and getting acclimated to his new environment. While he still misses his old high school’s staff, he never regrets joining the Falconer and embarking on his new adventure.
What do technological advancements mean for society and the future of inventions? Last month, the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses were released, but they have the potential to invade personal and sensitive...
Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design
• November 14, 2024
As the nation moves forward into the 47th presidency, journalistic integrity is at stake. Eleven days before the 2024 Presidential election, The Washington Post decided to refrain from the long-standing...
Low-income and high-income households are at the forefront, but middle-income families are often overlooked. What did this mean for middle-income students advancing to higher education?
While larger universities have great opportunities for community, smaller universities can create valuable connections and opportunities unavailable elsewhere. How could larger and smaller universities...
Horror fans are immersed in the fear, adrenaline and the thrill of the unknown. Cade Barber (11) described horror as a study, rather than an entertainment experience.
The Alabama Supreme Court rules embryos created in vitro fertilization as children. Amid this controversy, lawmakers set new precedents as parents and fertilization clinics opposed the ruling.
Elsa Goodman, Director of Social Media
• October 30, 2024
As technology plagues people’s ability to be bored, their creativity suffers. People's ability to just be has been killed by technology's addictive role in society.
This year, popular Halloween costumes consist of various animals and the classic princess choice. Halloween inspiration from students were found on Pinterest and TikTok.
According to a study published in Health Psychology Research, around 60% of high school athletes are often pushed to burnout. Athletes like Annika Pallia (12), Adriana Adatiya (10) and Evan Liu (10)...
Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design
• October 21, 2024
Dark humor is a growing form of satire used to discuss highly controversial topics. Its usage in the media suppressed the seriousness of several major stories.
Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow
• October 17, 2024
Internet giants like MrBeast take advantage of their influence and large following. MrBeast released products like "Feastables" and "Lunchly," feeding fabrications to parents and kids alike.
Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form
• October 10, 2024
In recent years, the effects of climate change have become increasingly apparent with changing weather, increased natural disasters and the loss of species. Ecocide arose as a critical ethical and legal...
Various points along the San Diego coast are experiencing environmental issues, still waiting to be resolved. Tijuana River and Imperial Beach faced sewage and pollution problems, while San Elijo Lagoon...
Top universities are a hot topic, ablaze amid sexual assault and various scandals resulting fraternities. How could universities move forward and assume greater accountability for the well-being of their...
California's ban on single-use plastic bags raises questions of how to create a more sustainable world. The recent ban was put in place in an effort to help the environment.
